Life Coaching Therapists in Cape Town
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to balance personal growth, relationships, career decisions, and emotional wellbeing.
With a background in counselling and coaching, I help people navigate life’s challenges career shifts, burnout, self-doubt, or finding balance. I offer practical, compassionate support for mental well-being and personal growth. No pressure, just sincere support to help you move forward with peace. Let’s check in wherever you are right now.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to balance personal growth, relationships, career decisions, and emotional wellbeing.
With a background in counselling and coaching, I help people navigate life’s challenges career shifts, burnout, self-doubt, or finding balance. I offer practical, compassionate support for mental well-being and personal growth. No pressure, just sincere support to help you move forward with peace. Let’s check in wherever you are right now.
I understand that life can feel overwhelming at times, and we all face challenges that can leave us feeling stuck or unsure.
Only perfection can judge, and nobody is perfect.
My goal is not only to assist my clients to manage their struggles but to thrive—building a strong sense of identity, purpose, and self-belief. I offer a space where people feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful, balanced lives.
I understand that life can feel overwhelming at times, and we all face challenges that can leave us feeling stuck or unsure.
Only perfection can judge, and nobody is perfect.
My goal is not only to assist my clients to manage their struggles but to thrive—building a strong sense of identity, purpose, and self-belief. I offer a space where people feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful, balanced lives.
I focus on ways to make ethical, values-based choices that help you build a life of purp & meaning.
I have experience with crisis counselling which allows me to focus on your daily functioning before we begin motivating you to face life with renewed courage. During the process we will develop your values, understand the influences on your choice-making mechanism, and support your ability to achieve your goals. I do not pathologize the human experience.
I focus on ways to make ethical, values-based choices that help you build a life of purp & meaning.
I have experience with crisis counselling which allows me to focus on your daily functioning before we begin motivating you to face life with renewed courage. During the process we will develop your values, understand the influences on your choice-making mechanism, and support your ability to achieve your goals. I do not pathologize the human experience.
Perhaps you have spent years caring for others, meeting expectations, or simply getting through life while losing touch with self.
You may be self-aware, capable, and have spent years trying to understand yourself, yet still feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in the same patterns. I work with women over 40 who sense there is more to them than the roles, expectations, pain, and stories they have carried. Together, we explore what lies beneath these patterns, so you can remember who you are beneath the conditioning, pain, and stories that caused you to forget and begin your return to yourself.
Perhaps you have spent years caring for others, meeting expectations, or simply getting through life while losing touch with self.
You may be self-aware, capable, and have spent years trying to understand yourself, yet still feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in the same patterns. I work with women over 40 who sense there is more to them than the roles, expectations, pain, and stories they have carried. Together, we explore what lies beneath these patterns, so you can remember who you are beneath the conditioning, pain, and stories that caused you to forget and begin your return to yourself.
JustLive Coaching & Counselling-JustLive (Pty) Ltd
General Counsellor, MPsych, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Online Only
I am a dedicated Mental Health Counsellor & Life Coach, passionate about empowering individuals to overcome challenges & achieve personal growth.
I specialize in helping clients achieve positive change, balance, & personal growth. My approach is person-centered & holistic, I also address various mental health challenges & assist workplace motivation. I offer tailored coaching, resources, & strategies to foster resilience, self-improvement, & well-being, empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives.
I am a dedicated Mental Health Counsellor & Life Coach, passionate about empowering individuals to overcome challenges & achieve personal growth.
I specialize in helping clients achieve positive change, balance, & personal growth. My approach is person-centered & holistic, I also address various mental health challenges & assist workplace motivation. I offer tailored coaching, resources, & strategies to foster resilience, self-improvement, & well-being, empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives.
My focus is on empowering people and organisations to grow through:
Leadership & Team Development, Coaching, Mentoring: fostering wellness, safety, and a sense of community and belonging.
With more than 10 years of experience in the mining and manufacturing sectors across South Africa and the continent, I specialise in designing bespoke people development, learning, and transformation initiatives. My work focuses on Wellness and Safety, Organisational and People Development, and creating spaces that foster community and belonging.
My focus is on empowering people and organisations to grow through:
Leadership & Team Development, Coaching, Mentoring: fostering wellness, safety, and a sense of community and belonging.
With more than 10 years of experience in the mining and manufacturing sectors across South Africa and the continent, I specialise in designing bespoke people development, learning, and transformation initiatives. My work focuses on Wellness and Safety, Organisational and People Development, and creating spaces that foster community and belonging.
Wellness Counsellor, Executive Coach, Leadership & Life Transitions.
My experience extends beyond counselling. Having led businesses, coached executives and navigated life's own challenges, I understand both the emotional and practical realities people face. Together we explore the patterns shaping your life while developing new ways to move forward with confidence and purpose.
Wellness Counsellor, Executive Coach, Leadership & Life Transitions.
My experience extends beyond counselling. Having led businesses, coached executives and navigated life's own challenges, I understand both the emotional and practical realities people face. Together we explore the patterns shaping your life while developing new ways to move forward with confidence and purpose.
My practice provides a confidential and compassionate space where clients can better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, and move towards healthier ways of living and relating.
My practice provides a confidential and compassionate space where clients can better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, and move towards healthier ways of living and relating.
I work in a structured, practical way rather than an open-ended one. We start by getting clear on what is actually keeping you stuck, the thinking patterns, the habits, the avoidance loops, and then we build tools you can use between sessions. My approach draws on cognitive behavioural principles, so sessions are collaborative and goal-focused: you leave with something to try, not just something to think about. A first conversation is simply a chance to talk through what has been going on and see whether working together feels like a good fit, with no pressure to commit to anything beyond that.
I work in a structured, practical way rather than an open-ended one. We start by getting clear on what is actually keeping you stuck, the thinking patterns, the habits, the avoidance loops, and then we build tools you can use between sessions. My approach draws on cognitive behavioural principles, so sessions are collaborative and goal-focused: you leave with something to try, not just something to think about. A first conversation is simply a chance to talk through what has been going on and see whether working together feels like a good fit, with no pressure to commit to anything beyond that.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you are struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma, or navigating a significant life transition.
My work is grounded in the belief that people cope better when they feel understood, respected, and not rushed. I offer short- to medium-term counselling using CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and humanistic principles, tailored to your needs. Sessions are warm, collaborative, and practical, focusing on strategies that support emotional wellbeing.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you are struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma, or navigating a significant life transition.
My work is grounded in the belief that people cope better when they feel understood, respected, and not rushed. I offer short- to medium-term counselling using CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and humanistic principles, tailored to your needs. Sessions are warm, collaborative, and practical, focusing on strategies that support emotional wellbeing.
Our counselling approach understands that mental societal challenges often manifest in various forms—addiction, abuse, depression, and an array of mental health struggles. At Mustard Seed Tree, we’ve cultivated a sanctuary of support, a place where these challenges are met with empathy, expertise, and a steadfast commitment to healing. We offer personalized strategies to break free from its grip. Through counselling, individuals discover the tools t
Our counselling approach understands that mental societal challenges often manifest in various forms—addiction, abuse, depression, and an array of mental health struggles. At Mustard Seed Tree, we’ve cultivated a sanctuary of support, a place where these challenges are met with empathy, expertise, and a steadfast commitment to healing. We offer personalized strategies to break free from its grip. Through counselling, individuals discover the tools t
Many clients come to me when they are struggling to cope, feeling emotionally drained, or going through life transitions.
I offer a safe, supportive space for individuals navigating trauma, abuse, and emotional challenges. My approach is empathetic and client-centred, helping you process your experiences and move forward at your own pace.
Many clients come to me when they are struggling to cope, feeling emotionally drained, or going through life transitions.
I offer a safe, supportive space for individuals navigating trauma, abuse, and emotional challenges. My approach is empathetic and client-centred, helping you process your experiences and move forward at your own pace.
Hi prospective Client . I am Sharmilah. As you contemplate which option towards healing and recovery, let me congratulate you on taking the FIRST Step towards healing.
Hi prospective Client . I am Sharmilah. As you contemplate which option towards healing and recovery, let me congratulate you on taking the FIRST Step towards healing.
I aim to create a counselling space where safety and trust allows us to explore your world. I work from a holistic view of clients, recognising that your emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual experiences are deeply interconnected.
I practice mainly as a Christian counsellor, but I also offer wellness counselling with a nonjudgmental, compassionate style to individuals from all walks of life.
I aim to create a counselling space where safety and trust allows us to explore your world. I work from a holistic view of clients, recognising that your emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual experiences are deeply interconnected.
I practice mainly as a Christian counsellor, but I also offer wellness counselling with a nonjudgmental, compassionate style to individuals from all walks of life.
My ideal client is someone who feels misunderstood, whether they are a child struggling with learning differences, a teen navigating the complexities of adolescence, or facing emotional challenges. They may be grappling with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or the weight of unresolved pain from their past. Their goal is to find clarity, build resilience, and ultimately flourish in their lives. They want a safe space where they can express themselves without judgement and receive the guidance they need to uncover their strengths and potential. Availability most Weekends and School Holidays.
My ideal client is someone who feels misunderstood, whether they are a child struggling with learning differences, a teen navigating the complexities of adolescence, or facing emotional challenges. They may be grappling with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or the weight of unresolved pain from their past. Their goal is to find clarity, build resilience, and ultimately flourish in their lives. They want a safe space where they can express themselves without judgement and receive the guidance they need to uncover their strengths and potential. Availability most Weekends and School Holidays.
Melissa van Hal
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
14 Endorsed
Pinelands 7405
Waitlist for new clients
I offer specialised wellness counselling for individuals moving through transitions, emotional overwhelm, or periods of chaos who want to restore harmony in everyday life.
Move through life with experienced, integrative support. With qualifications across psychology, education, history and disability studies (BA, Honours, MA, PGCE, PGDE), I help you process challenges and develop practical ways to create meaningful shifts in your lifestyle. Find additional support in my books or Play Learn Develop sensory range.
I offer specialised wellness counselling for individuals moving through transitions, emotional overwhelm, or periods of chaos who want to restore harmony in everyday life.
Move through life with experienced, integrative support. With qualifications across psychology, education, history and disability studies (BA, Honours, MA, PGCE, PGDE), I help you process challenges and develop practical ways to create meaningful shifts in your lifestyle. Find additional support in my books or Play Learn Develop sensory range.
The main issues I can help you with are stress management, trauma resolution, anxiety, depression, life transitions or leadership development.
I am your go-to therapist for mental health support, insight and re-focusing your mind in helpful, inspiring, motivating ways. I particularly enjoy short-term, turn-around work with benefits noticeable to you and those around you and applicable personally and professionally.
The main issues I can help you with are stress management, trauma resolution, anxiety, depression, life transitions or leadership development.
I am your go-to therapist for mental health support, insight and re-focusing your mind in helpful, inspiring, motivating ways. I particularly enjoy short-term, turn-around work with benefits noticeable to you and those around you and applicable personally and professionally.
My interest is Employee wellness, Organizational challenges, Career Coaching and Trauma therapy using specialist knowledge in Counselling and coaching, rooted in psychological principles; organizational development, HR consulting, career development & assessments.
My client approach is holistic, I help facilitate the way forward from an individual perspective, to function at an optimal level in reaching life goals in general or within a team. I am also a BWRT practitioner, assisting clients with psychological trauma. I am patient and non-judgemental & can assist with all areas of well-being affecting you/work.
My interest is Employee wellness, Organizational challenges, Career Coaching and Trauma therapy using specialist knowledge in Counselling and coaching, rooted in psychological principles; organizational development, HR consulting, career development & assessments.
My client approach is holistic, I help facilitate the way forward from an individual perspective, to function at an optimal level in reaching life goals in general or within a team. I am also a BWRT practitioner, assisting clients with psychological trauma. I am patient and non-judgemental & can assist with all areas of well-being affecting you/work.
Are you at a stage in your life where you feel like you are stuck in a rut, or tired of self-sabotaging your own happiness and success, or tired of being tired?
I help individuals become their best selves through doing deep emotional work, reconnecting with their inner passions and strengths, and gaining a deeper level of self-awareness. I make use of science-based tools and practical ways of achieving this. I can assist individuals virtually as well as in-person. I thrive on seeing others thrive!
Are you at a stage in your life where you feel like you are stuck in a rut, or tired of self-sabotaging your own happiness and success, or tired of being tired?
I help individuals become their best selves through doing deep emotional work, reconnecting with their inner passions and strengths, and gaining a deeper level of self-awareness. I make use of science-based tools and practical ways of achieving this. I can assist individuals virtually as well as in-person. I thrive on seeing others thrive!
I have devoted most of my career to working predominantly with Eating Disorders and anxiety, and have learned the importance of a balanced approach of both accountability and compassion. Prior to my work in this field, I have always had an interest in women's health issues and my work experience includes obesity, infertility, adoption, addiction, body image, couples therapy and building self esteem in young adults. My approach is holistic and client-centered, as I believe in meeting my clients where they are and walking the journey alongside them.
I have devoted most of my career to working predominantly with Eating Disorders and anxiety, and have learned the importance of a balanced approach of both accountability and compassion. Prior to my work in this field, I have always had an interest in women's health issues and my work experience includes obesity, infertility, adoption, addiction, body image, couples therapy and building self esteem in young adults. My approach is holistic and client-centered, as I believe in meeting my clients where they are and walking the journey alongside them.